Finally ready to unveil my new collection for Ready to Play 2018.
This collection took inspiration from the children's toy, Building Blocks. As usual I like to study the way children play, understand how it influences their growth and learning abilities and incorporate it into the...

Back in May I joined a few of my favourite European sewing bloggers for a weekend in Amsterdam. We had a lovely time sightseeing, enjoying good food, wine and each other's company.
One of the highlights of the trip, for me, was having the chance to...

A few weeks ago I had the chance to choose from Nosh Organics spring collection. The moment I saw these prints I knew exactly what patterns to use!
Named Clothing had just released it's new collection SS17 - Playground, and I had my eye on two...

For those who know me well, my love for sewing knit fabric isn't breaking news. When I started sewing my boys clothes, I wanted them to be able to run around and still look nice. Cotton jersey was the obvious choice for me!
After buying my...

This week Gabriela from Chalk and Notch released a new pattern, the Women's Farrah Blouse and Dress.
I had a chance to test this pattern and as usual it does not disappoint!
I made the blouse with the shoulder ruffles in a straight size 16, according to...

Next week we'll be celebrating Carnaval (Mardi Gras). Once again, my older son will be dressing up as a Jedi and for the third time, I'm sewing a new costume, since the last one no longer fits him.
But my younger son, really has no interest in wearing...

Last week I was part of the Waterfall tour "Make it Mine". I hacked the dress pattern into a sleeveless dress with pockets and a large ruffled hem.
Today I'm going to show how I did it.
Shoulder panel
I wanted to keep the raglan style, so on...

Ute and Sanae are the masterminds behind this beautiful event that happens every year for Valentine's Day. Since this wonderful sewing community is about spreading love and supporting one another, why not bring us closer together and warm our hearts with thoughtful handmade gifts.
My secret...

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